Mesothelioma - meaning - "a malignant tumour of the lining of the chest or abdomen often caused by
asbestos dust".
Mr X had been employed by Islington Borough Council as a Clerk of Works. His job was to oversee the removal of asbestos from Council owned properties which he did for approximately 10 years. He then retired.
20 years later, he began to develop shortness of breath followed by a variety of other unpleasant symptoms that became increasingly more unpleasant and also painful
He had contracted MESOTHELIOMA
Sadly, he died 5 months later after diagnosis.
HIS WIFE AND FAMILY WERE DEVASTED...
Some months later after much discussion, his family decided to contact Peter Shah -Personal Injury Lawyer and Partner at ABD. They wanted to know whether they should sue because they were extremely unhappy with how and why Mr X had died. They felt that Islington Borough Council were to blame.
Peters job was to claim compensation for the loss of a loved one.
After a period of time, as a result of Peters hard work, an out of court settlement was finally reached with the Councils insurers. Mr X's family received £80,000 and Islington Borough Council admitted defeat.
Mr X's wife and family were extremely happy with the outcome that Peter had achieved for them and they felt that justice had been done.
A very worthwhile case.
